SE25 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Lancaster Road, 0.6km from South Norwood in Croydon. Administratively it sits within South Norwood ward and the Croydon North constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, SE25 4AJ is a diverse renting area with many ethnic minority families, mostly European-born. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 55% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Croydon.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £240k, down 18.8% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for SE25 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00005698 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LANCASTER ROAD, SE25 4AJ.
226
35
£ 45,900 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
SE25 4AJ has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 18.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SE25 4AJ. The average age is 34.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 240,000
7 sales · Mean £ 250,571
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
SE25 4AJ has low crime rates — 38 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Harris Academy South Norwood
Harris Aspire Academy
St Mark's Church of England Primary Academy
Cypress Primary School
Harris City Academy Crystal Palace
James Dixon Primary School
South Norwood Primary
Beckmead College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
35 nearby- Clocktower Fruit And Vegetables0.7 km
- Eelam Mini Market1.0 km
- G7 Express0.7 km
- Hasan Halal Meat And Groceries0.5 km
- Counter News0.7 km
- + 30 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Shelverdine Goathouse0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Albion0.4 km
- The Cherry Tree0.7 km
- The Jolly Sailor0.5 km
- Trude Rotisserie0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- No. 740.5 km
- Banana Island Bar And Restaurant0.5 km
- Brown & Green Cafe0.7 km
- Carivegan0.7 km
- Communitea0.6 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco Express0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Limited0.7 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarket1.0 km
- Tesco0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
27 nearby- Desi Spice0.5 km
- Crystal Palace Pizza & Grill1.0 km
- Go Go Fresh UK Ltd0.7 km
- Golden Fish & Chips0.5 km
- Mayflower0.6 km
- + 22 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Norwood0.5 km
- Norwood Junction0.8 km
- Anerley1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: SE254AJ · Data under Open Government Licence